While a number of major manufacturers are building the full AR systems (including the optics, sensors, camera, and head-mounted unit), WaveOptics is focused on developing the underlying optics to deliver an enhanced AR experience.

The core of the WaveOptics technology is a waveguide that is able to channel light input from a micro display positioned at the periphery of a lens made of glass — or in the future, plastic. Unlike conventional technologies that rely on cumbersome prisms, mirrors, or scarce materials, WaveOptics’ optical design harnesses waveguide hologram physics and photonic crystals, which enable lightweight design with good optical performance, the company said.

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Transhumanism
Abbreviated as H+ or h+, it is an international and intellectual movement that aims to transform the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies to greatly enhance human intellect and physiology.